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nuub · 27-08-2012 12:09am

Any cheap Hexi Cookers available out there ?

mawk · 27-08-2012 4:23pm

nuub wrote: »

Any cheap Hexi Cookers available out there ?

Army surplus in Middleton has them for about a fiver

Presumably the one in killarny has them too

evilmonkee · 27-08-2012 4:36pm

nuub wrote: »

Any cheap Hexi Cookers available out there ?

You might be lucky and find one in your local Aldi. They were on special awhile back however my local Aldi still had a couple last week... others here have also mentioned that they have seen a few left in their local Aldi

bonniebede · 28-08-2012 2:39am

nuub wrote: »

Any cheap Hexi Cookers available out there ?

Aldi had them on saturday in dublin, and also hexi tabs.

evilmonkee · 28-08-2012 9:04am

Aldi in Santry had hexi stoves reduced to €1.99 yesterday evening, plently left.
Hexi tablets reduced to 99c but none left in Santry*

*probably for the best or the OH would be asking why an entire press was filled with them

Unsinnig · 28-08-2012 11:37am

nuub wrote: »

Any cheap Hexi Cookers available out there ?

Couple of them left at Aldi in Sandyford, Dublin. Fuel tabs as well. €1.99 for cooker, €0.99 for tabs. Picked up a few spare last night.

sheesh · 28-08-2012 8:17pm

Any one try out the cooker? its a bit flimbsey...
I would prefer to buy a better cooker. any suggestions?

ShadowFox · 28-08-2012 8:28pm

sheesh wrote: »

Any one try out the cooker? its a bit flimbsey...
I would prefer to buy a better cooker. any suggestions?

Alot more pricey but can use tabs and liquid fuel
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/ESBIT-985ml-SOLID-FUEL-STOVE-Hard-Anodised-Cookset-/290659366722?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item43aca5f742

Or you can get it without the liquid burner
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/ESBIT-585ml-SOLID-FUEL-STOVE-Hard-Anodised-Cookset-/290659382782?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item43aca635fe

wolfeye · 28-08-2012 9:32pm

Lidl back to nature deals monday 3rd sept.

The things i like, unisex Treking jacket E11.99

Description

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In sizes XS-XXL (sizes may vary per style)

Led dynamo Flashlight E5.49

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ladies/mens Treking trousers E12.99 men E13.99women

Description men

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nuub · 28-08-2012 11:28pm

Thanks for all the help everyone but after a lot of searching different aldi's
I have no got a new gun range bag, shooting gloves,
griptape for my walking stick and a first aid kit.
My wallet is lighter but still no hex stove but then i popped in halfords and low and behold look at this sweet deal.

A hex cooker, 24 refills and cutlery for 13 euro not too bad...

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_817879_langId_-1_categoryId_212483

evilmonkee · 29-08-2012 9:19am

wolfeye wrote: »

Lidl back to nature deals monday 3rd sept.

The things i like, unisex Treking jacket E11.99

Description

Water and stain repellent with Bionic Finish® Eco

Wind and waterproof with sealed seams

Width-adjustable peaked hood

Can also be used as a tent by using the hem grommets and opening the hook & loop fasteners at the side

40° washable

In sizes XS-XXL (sizes may vary per style)

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/offerdate.htm?offerdate=24054

Where did you see the treking jacket? I can only see soft shell or fleece
on that link? Can't see any waterproof jackets at all, I think I may be going blind :cool:

wolfeye · 29-08-2012 9:32am

evilmonkee wrote: »

Where did you see the treking jacket? I can only see soft shell or fleece
on that link? Can't see any waterproof jackets at all, I think I may be going blind :cool:

Here you go..
http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_24061.htm

leddpipe · 29-08-2012 11:22pm

not an upcoming bargain as such but such a smashing piece of quality kit for a cheap price I thought I would post this anyway

http://www.heinnie.com/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=0&P_ID=3559&strPageHistory=search&numSearchStartRecord=1

as reviewed here, by the knowledgeable, but slightly annoying Nutnfancy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TsuIuAYVJI

nuub · 29-08-2012 11:24pm

Bivi bags only 3 euro in army bargains while they have em.

something similar linked below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ar3nmEn7vM&feature=relmfu

Dawn Rider · 29-08-2012 11:32pm

nuub wrote: »

Bivi bags only 3 euro in army bargains while they have em.

something similar linked below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ar3nmEn7vM&feature=relmfu

Army bargains off Capel St.?

nuub · 29-08-2012 11:35pm

yeh dawn rider off capel street i got an email off duggan this morning
he has hexi cookers as well for a tenner

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8q3_R4lKWw

Dawn Rider · 29-08-2012 11:41pm

Cheers for that. Will pop in tomorrow

nuub · 29-08-2012 11:51pm

haha you will beat me there! would you let me now what quality they are etc as it can be hit or miss with dominic in there ihave stuff last me years and others fall apart
you know the saying you get what you pay for

ShadowFox · 30-08-2012 12:00am

nuub wrote: »

yeh dawn rider off capel street i got an email off duggan this morning
he has hexi cookers as well for a tenner

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8q3_R4lKWw

Those hexi tabs shown in the youtube clip are known to spit and spark after being stored for a long time

Dawn Rider · 30-08-2012 12:02am

I know what you mean with regards the quality of stuff in there.

I got some combats in the early 1990's that are still going strong.

While the other stuff I passed on really had been through the wars!

nuub · 30-08-2012 12:04am

yeh again grapeape with bargains its hit and miss. the esbit ones are good but hey 10 euro and only a euro for spare tabs. Beats cans of gas expensive cookers and not to mention on weight. Pluss halfords in cookstown for twelve quid will giveyou a hexi,spare tabs and cutlery for 12 quid...

ShadowFox · 30-08-2012 12:08am

nuub wrote: »

yeh again grapeape with bargains its hit and miss. the esbit ones are good but hey 10 euro and only a euro for spare tabs. Beats cans of gas expensive cookers and not to mention on weight. Pluss halfords in cookstown for twelve quid will giveyou a hexi,spare tabs and cutlery for 12 quid...

I was lucky i bought a load last year a guy was closing up his fishing and hunting shop picked the right day to walk in the door I get the esbit tabs on ebay from the UK €20 shipped for 48 tabs much better for long term storage

nuub · 30-08-2012 12:11am

how do they hold up out in the field after been in storage long term ? A friend in the military says its standard issue in there emergency kit and could be years before the use them?

ShadowFox · 30-08-2012 12:17am

nuub wrote: »

how do they hold up out in the field after been in storage long term ? A friend in the military says its standard issue in there emergency kit and could be years before the use them?

The esbit ones i have are in packs of 2 and air tight sealed i used some a couple of weeks ago and their after been stored for about 3 years they were fine no problem with them at all as good as the day i bought them cant say the same for the ones that came with the hexi they sweat in the plasic they came in and spit out a few times but they will come in handy for fire lighters

Doc Ruby · 30-08-2012 1:24am

Firelighters work great in the hexi stoves too, and are a good bit cheaper.

ShadowFox · 30-08-2012 1:37am

Doc Ruby wrote: »

Firelighters work great in the hexi stoves too, and are a good bit cheaper.

Speaking of firelighters has anyone tried long term storing these how do they hold up

Doc Ruby · 30-08-2012 1:40am

grapeape wrote: »

Speaking of firelighters has anyone tried long term storing these how do they hold up

I've had a box of Dunnes stores finest sealed up in a ziploc bag for the last two years, they seem to work fine so far. Some of the flammables evaporate if you leave them exposed for too long, but the bag prevents that.

ShadowFox · 30-08-2012 1:45am

Doc Ruby wrote: »

I've had a box of Dunnes stores finest sealed up in a ziploc bag for the last two years, they seem to work fine so far. Some of the flammables evaporate if you leave them exposed for too long, but the bag prevents that.

I just remembered that the local hardware always puts them on sale when we get good weather when i seen your post must grab a load next time he does it

I got a load of salt and the likes this year because we didnt get the snow that was expected he sold them off reduced from €10 a bag to €3 same with water containers ice cleats and the like saved me a fortune

evilmonkee · 30-08-2012 9:25am

Doc Ruby wrote: »

Firelighters work great in the hexi stoves too, and are a good bit cheaper.

I've used the BBQ firelighters, worked fine.
They're reduced to 99c in my local tesco atm. They store for years.. Also, useful for the BBQ

as we don't have an open fire (unfortunately)

Dawn Rider · 30-08-2012 9:26pm

@NUUB
The bivi bags are those orange poly-bags. €3 in Army Bargains..... €3.49 in Millits.

Dominic also has gore-tex bivi bags for €150.... I bought mine off the MOD for £12 +£7 delivery

nuub · 30-08-2012 9:29pm

Thanks very much for that Dawn Rider! I dont know how close you are to the city but I'm a far bit out. Did you say you got yours off the Ministry of Defense?

Dawn Rider · 30-08-2012 9:38pm

Yes I did

On the site it say's the 2nd hand bivi's are out of stock. But, it's worth ringing them to check.

http://www.britishmilitarysurplus.co.uk/shopscr198.html

The Grade 1 section is the more expensive part
http://www.the-outdoor.co.uk/

I got my Olive Drab Bivi in the Grade 2 section
http://www.britishmilitarysurplus.co.uk/

The only thing wrong with it is a mud stain the size of a postage stamp...

Esel · 30-08-2012 11:17pm

Would using firelighters instead of hexi tabs not make the outside of pots and pans manky though? I know that wouldn't be TEOTW

, but still....

ShadowFox · 30-08-2012 11:47pm

Esel wrote: »

Would using firelighters instead of hexi tabs not make the outside of pots and pans manky though? I know that wouldn't be TEOTW , but still....

Have you ever used a camping stove ? Even gas / hexi or gel stoves leave the outside of your pots and pans manky its part of camping / survival

nuub · 31-08-2012 9:47am

@DAWN_RIDER

Thanks a bundle for those links! even with shipping some of it is cheaper than the surplus we have here and great looking quality too. I feel my wife
and I ending up at logger heads when a fleet of DHL trucks roll up
and suddenly all the home improvement money is gone

Doc Ruby · 31-08-2012 10:40am

Esel wrote: »

Would using firelighters instead of hexi tabs not make the outside of pots and pans manky though? I know that wouldn't be TEOTW , but still....

Shiny new kit is like a fine meal that hasn't been eaten yet.

wolfeye · 31-08-2012 1:56pm

This crowd do bivi bags also.Fairly reasonable prices for good quality 30 to 40 stg.
Out of stock till September.
http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16312&category_id=253
Shipping 12 stg for sleeping bag so bivi bag approx same i reckon.

Bivi bags in links mentioned by Dawn Rider are a great deal for gortex.
Unfortunately 30stg standard postage for the 12 stg bivi bag.
http://www.britishmilitarysurplus.co.uk/

Dawn Rider · 31-08-2012 9:39pm

wolfeye wrote: »

Bivi bags in links mentioned by Dawn Rider are a great deal for gortex.
Unfortunately 30stg standard postage for the 12 stg bivi bag.
http://www.britishmilitarysurplus.co.uk/

I rang the company when I saw the 30 pound delivery charge and they corrected it.:D

wolfeye · 31-08-2012 9:53pm

Still comming up at 30 stg for me.
I'll try again tomorrow

Dawn Rider · 31-08-2012 10:12pm

If you order on-line it does come up as 30 pounds. But, this is wrong. It's only 15 pounds. I said 7 by mistake earlier.

If you phone them they will give you the correct delivery charge.

When you place an online order, there should be a part where it says something like 'pay by phone'. Do this.
You will be given an order number on your confirmation e-mail.

When you ring the company, give them this number and ask 'are you sure it's 30 pounds delivery'?

I'll give you the name of the girl I've dealt with, on Monday, if you have any more problems.

With Military Mart in Liverpool I again phone them and say (nicely) that I want to order stuff but the delivery carges are putting me off. Is there another way.... maybe by standard post..?

They weigh the stuff there and then and will give you the new (better) price.

You can also to see if it's worth your while by checking the Royal Mail website.

Hope this helps.

jaqian · 01-09-2012 11:45pm

Tesco Baggott Street are selling 5L water for 1.36eur, doesn't expire till 2013. I'm sure other Tesco must be doing this also.

nuub · 02-09-2012 12:19am

http://www.militarymart.co.uk/index.php?_a=product&product_id=1249

That looks like a great offer and not a bad price either thanks @DAWN RIDER

Doc Ruby · 02-09-2012 12:37am

jaqian wrote: »

Tesco Baggott Street are selling 5L water for 1.36eur, doesn't expire till 2013. I'm sure other Tesco must be doing this also.

Expiring water eh?

ShadowFox · 02-09-2012 4:42pm

Doc Ruby wrote: »

Expiring water eh?

Due to the plastic bottles it comes in

nuub · 02-09-2012 7:30pm

grapeape wrote: »

Due to the plastic bottles it comes in

Hehe water will always stagnate if it ain't moving. But the big kinda buzz around bottled water now is that if its left in the bottles for such long periods of time it actually starts to leach stuff from the plastic its contained in.

"That's not to say that bottled water is absolutely free of contaminants, nor that chemical leaching never takes place. Studies done on water bottled in FDA-approved polyethylene terephthalate (PET), for example, did find trace amounts of potentially hazardous substances believed to have migrated from the plastic"

Doc Ruby · 02-09-2012 7:48pm

Ah water if its kept in a dark environment with a few drops of chlorine in will hold forever. True enough about the plastic leaching though, I keep mine in a couple of food grade barrels.

ShadowFox · 02-09-2012 7:51pm

Doc Ruby wrote: »

Ah water if its kept in a dark environment with a few drops of chlorine in will hold forever. True enough about the plastic leaching though, I keep mine in a couple of food grade barrels.

Arent food grade barrels plastic???

Esel · 02-09-2012 7:53pm

grapeape wrote: »

Have you ever used a camping stove ? Even gas / hexi or gel stoves leave the outside of your pots and pans manky its part of camping / survival

Years of experience cooking with gas, petrol and hexitabs (occasionally). Never had a dirty exterior with those fuels, tbh.

Agee that dirty pots are not an issue in a survival scenario.

Doc Ruby · 02-09-2012 8:31pm

grapeape wrote: »

Arent food grade barrels plastic???

Transparent plastic, like PET and Nalgene, can leach toxins over time. Solid (thick walled to prevent microscopic fractures which increase the chances of leaching) plastic food grade stuff doesn't.

Esel wrote:

Years of experience cooking with gas, petrol and hexitabs (occasionally). Never had a dirty exterior with those fuels, tbh.

You should look down the chimney of a Kelly Kettle after a season of pine burning, you could use it to re-tarmac your driveway.

The great outdoors are a messy place though, better to embrace it and have a hot cuppa than run out of fuel miles from anywhere.

ShadowFox · 03-09-2012 11:36am

jaqian wrote: »

Tesco Baggott Street are selling 5L water for 1.36eur, doesn't expire till 2013. I'm sure other Tesco must be doing this also.

Aldi are doing 5lts for €1.30

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